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hi folks, the nex job on my list after replacing the boot floor is the rear shocks...:( has any one got any tips for getting these off, the easyier the better as i can't stay down too long before my back locks up! :eek: they look as if they are many years old....... whilst doing the...

hi all, got both out now !!!!! at last.... drilled out bolts....... ready to put new nuts and bolts in wher floor goes back. been tidying the outer edges today, welding some small patches back in place took bit longer than most as not the best at welding (still learning & restricted...

hi dave yes well chuffed, took a bit longer than i thought but that was probably down to me and my restricted movement. true test is in the morning when i go to start it, hopfully better or if really lucky even sorted!! did you put the difflock stuff in your gear box in the end? as you...

hi ya got one belt off at mo.... used hacksaw.... got to gring remained off and drill new hole for bolt.... got too dark to start the other one...... will try tomorrow. once the other is off can start tidying the remaining sides for new floor to go back in. been doing other jobs in...

hi ya dave, changed my fuel filer & lift pump today. after changing a number of things since owning her in the last 6 months trying to solve starting problem. i think the lift pump may have been the fault in the end. filled the new filter up with fuel first then put it on, changed...

hi ya, changed fuel filter & lift pump today !!!!!! went to craddocks in the end got the gasket.... after putting new filter on i put the new lift pump on, new gaskets fittings including new olives. i filled the fuel filter up with fuel before fitting, once the pump was fitted i...

i didnt had my hand full of other goodies, plus walking stick! i inspected my goodies when i got home. been and got a gasket, was free as there was not one in the box. hoping to get these googies on over the weekend ...! thanks mark

:eek: hi ya, i've been removing my old floor this week, not gone too bad.:) i have come to a problem with getting the rear seat belts off the mountings :( . i've used the torc fittings one the one and it came out so far then rounded off!!! now stumped :o . tryed the other and broke the...

hi all, changing fuel filter & lift pump the weekend ;) , bought pump filter, new fittings inc olives :p . but just opened the box for lift pump and there is no gasket !, i was told one would be in the box!!!! :( can i use instant gasket? or do i need to fetch a new gasket that was not...

dave, i'll be interested to hear how you get on as i have that on my list of things to do! my auto gear change seens hessitant first thing and not as smooth as it was when i first bought it 6 months ago. as i've said before i was looking to take to a garage and let them do it but...

hi mate, just been reading something you may be interested in!, it was on a different site about auto gear box oil it was on difflock about " difflock evolution 1 fully synthetic gear oil " the down side is the price £12.99 per ltr, but is supposed to last 3-4 times longer. reading...

taffy i have used acouple of different types, one the a frame connected via a chain/strap sysyem to axle/anti roll bar the other type was just like ruber upers that rested against the front of the car/ 4x4. this type i towed my series landrovers connected to chassis by where the front...

taffy i have used acouple of different types, one the a frame connected via a chain/strap sysyem to axle/anti roll bar the other type was just like ruber upers that rested against the front of the car/ 4x4. this type i towed my series landrovers connected to chassis by where the front...

simon72 thanks for that site, spot on with instructions, except due to my lack of movement took about 1hr trying to get in to it. got it out on fisrt examination looked fine! took really close look trying to find the slightest crack/fault..... eventually found 3 points where the...

cheers dave the encouragment is great. think i will try to do most if not all my self, any ideas on bleeding the fuel system without the manual lift pump? being auto difficult to get it off the compression in engine. suggestions please ! been under her today! good and bad from what i...

there are a few tow bar kits new and second hand on --ay i know some one that did that and wished they hadn't, luckly enough never got to the road only on private ground. recomend the right kit they are cheap enough, and pennies second hand, ive used the a frames for towing other cars/4x4...

mine was the white wire on the back of the alternator too..... just pinched it with pliers and put it back and now works great would suggest trying that first, as the one chap said try the simple things first.

so is this starting by holding the pedal down and starting as good as it gets then? the next thing i was thinking of doing was fitting a non return valve in the fuel line before the lift pump..! as previously told could be leak back problem, and to fit this valve before renewing the complete...

to " one life live it" i emailed that company, very help full. they explained the difference between each etc, prices seemed very reasonable too. what they like for booking in? is there a waiting time? forgot to ask! also tried the other company recomended in dudley but seemed to give me...

whats wrong if it starts whilst holding accelerator pedal to the floor? changed the leak off pipes, starting better but just keeps turning without starting if don't hold pedal down